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Manufacturing Operator

Lonza

Tampa, FLOnsitePosted 4 days ago
Full TimeEntry LevelManufacturing & CMCCDMO
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Summary

The Pharmaceutical Operator performs manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage products in accordance with approved procedures, cGMP, safety requirements, and quality standards. The Operator safely operates equipment, monitors processes, completes production documentation, and maintains a clean and compliant manufacturing environment.

Job description

Summary

The Pharmaceutical Operator performs manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage products in accordance with approved procedures, cGMP, safety requirements, and quality standards. The Operator safely operates equipment, monitors processes, completes production documentation, and maintains a clean and compliant manufacturing environment.

What you will do

  • Perform manufacturing operations for tablet and capsule products, including dispensing, blending, granulation, drying, milling, compression, encapsulation, and coating activities.
  • Set up, operate, monitor, clean, and support changeovers of manufacturing equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
  • Conduct line clearances and verify materials, labels, equipment status, and documentation before production activities begin.
  • Follow batch records, SOPs, cGMP requirements, and Good Documentation Practices while completing accurate production documentation.
  • Perform in-process checks, collect samples, and monitor equipment and processes to ensure product quality and compliance.
  • Maintain clean and compliant manufacturing areas while safely handling materials and following contamination-control and safety procedures.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, support investigations and continuous improvement initiatives, and adapt to changing production demands.

What we are looking for

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures, manufacturing instructions, and accurately complete production documentation.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and experience operating manufacturing equipment.
  • Commitment to following quality, cGMP, and safety requirements in a team-oriented environment.
  • Experience with solid oral dosage manufacturing or equipment such as tablet presses, capsule fillers, blenders, granulators, mills, or coating systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with batch records, SOPs, line clearance, equipment cleaning, in-process testing, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), with flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules as needed.

Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience in solid oral dosage manufacturing.
  • Experience operating tablet presses, capsule fillers, blenders, granulators, mills and coating equipment.
  • Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with batch records, SOPs, line clearance, equipment cleaning, and in-process testing.
  • Experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
  • Ability to lift and carry 35lbs unassisted.
  • Ability to push and pull materials and equipment within established safety limits.
  • Ability to wear required PPE and pharmaceutical manufacturing garments for extended periods.
  • Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and pharmaceutical materials, including fugitive dust, while following applicable safety and containment procedures.
  • Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks associated with manufacturing operations.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures, manufacturing instructions, and accurately complete production documentation.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and experience operating manufacturing equipment.
  • Commitment to following quality, cGMP, and safety requirements in a team-oriented environment.
  • Experience with solid oral dosage manufacturing or equipment such as tablet presses, capsule fillers, blenders, granulators, mills, or coating systems preferred.
  • Familiarity with batch records, SOPs, line clearance, equipment cleaning, in-process testing, and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
  • Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules as needed.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.
  • Ability to lift and carry 35lbs unassisted.
  • Ability to wear required PPE and pharmaceutical manufacturing garments for extended periods.

Company overview

Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.

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